Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Terms of marriage between Makhluqah Khanum and Ghulamriza from Shiraz, 1912

Terms of marriage between Makhluqah Khanum and Ghulamriza from Shiraz, 1912

Written by Ghulamriza from Shiraz: “first, I have to wait for Makhluqah Khanum to graduate from the American school; second, Makhluqah Khanum has a right to annul the marriage contract after her graduation; third, if Makhluqah Khanum consents, a second wedding ceremony has to take place; fourth, providing everything needed for the wedding and Makhluqah Khanum’s house, her mahr, and share of inheritance; and fifth, if these conditions are not met, the marriage contract will be null.” Also, Ghulamriza mentions that if he dies before the second ceremony, Makhluqah Khanum has no right to receive her mahr and share of inheritance.

Item Details

  • Date 27 September 1912
  • Collections Mansoureh Ettehadieh
  • Repository Mansoureh Ettehadieh Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions.
  • Accessed 30 November 2022
  • Last Edited 2 March 2023
  • Record no. 1021B25
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